Cable car experience in Türkiye
Throughout Türkiye you’ll find beautiful landscapes and one of the finest ways to take them in is from the air. Cable cars offer a unique perspective on towns and cities, mountains and forests, and cable car routes are a feature of many of Türkiye’s popular tourist destinations, from Uludağ to Palandöken, and from Izmir to Istanbul. Whatever the season, you’ll find spectacular sights from cable cars in Türkiye!
Uludağ, Bursa
A center for ski tourism, Uludağ tops the list of winter cable car experiences in Türkiye. When you visit Uludağ for a ski holiday, don’t miss out seeing gorgeous snowy vistas from above: Bursa Teleferik, Türkiye’s first cable car, departs from Teferrüç central station and transports passengers to Kadıyayla, Sarıalan, and the Hotels Region, located near the ski slopes.
Teferrüç central station is a bustling hub with a 240-car parking lot, as well as shops and cafés. The station is easily reached via public transportation or private vehicle and the cable car ride to the ski center takes around 30 minutes, though you can also disembark at earlier stations. Bursa Teleferik contains 140 cabins, each of which can accommodate eight passengers. Transportation is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, regardless of the weather.
Tahtalı Mountain, Antalya
Antalya is home to one of Türkiye’s most magnificent cable car lines: the Tahtalı Cable Car (Antalya Olympos cable car), which takes visitors up to the spectacular peak of Tahtalı Mountain, in Beydağları National Park. At 2,365 meters, Tahtalı is the region’s highest peak near the sea. This amazing cable car ride starts from the lower station, nestled amid the lush flora of the national park. It takes about ten minutes to get from the 726-meter-high lower station to the 2,365-meter-high summit station, with spectacular views from the huge windows of the cabins.
Balçova, İzmir
Established in 1974, İzmir Teleferik underwent renovations in 2015. Located directly across from the Izmir University of Economics, İzmir Teleferik stands out among Türkiye’s cable car routes thanks to its wonderful nature views. The cable car comprises 20 cabins, each of which can accommodate a maximum of eight passengers. The ride takes around three minutes and provides 360-degree vistas. Even for frequent visitors to the Aegean and Izmir, the cable car is a special treat, featuring aerial views of the city and the sea. The ride is popular among the city’s residents as well as tourists.
Pierre Loti Tepesi, İstanbul
Because Istanbul and Pierre Loti Hill are both world-class tourist destinations, the Eyüp-Pierre Loti line (TF2) is one of the most popular cable car routes in Türkiye. A ride on the TF2 is a delightful activity for city residents and tourists, offering fabulous views of the Golden Horn. TF2 has two stations: Eyüp Sultan Station, near the Golden Horn; and Pierre Loti Station, in front of the famous Pierre Loti Tea Garden. Each cabin can accommodate up to eight passengers and the ride between the two stations takes around two minutes. Visitors also use the cable car from Eyüp to reach the café atop Pierre Loti Hill, which also has sea views. If you want to draw your own historic Istanbul itinerary, we suggest treating yourself to a ride on the Eyüp-Pierre Loti cable car.
Palandöken, Erzurum
Palandöken, one of Erzurum’s key districts, is well-known for its world-class ski center, which has long, steep slopes, and its cable car route is equally distinctive. One of Türkiye’s most popular cable car routes for winter tourism, Palandöken Ski Center features chairlifts, ski lifts, baby lifts, and gondolas; chairlifts and gondolas ascend to the summit. In the winter, you can enjoy stunning vistas of snow-covered terrain, while summers present lovely green landscapes.
Boztepe, Ordu
The cable car route connecting Altınordu and Boztepe offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the Black Sea’s natural beauty. The picturesque trek from sea level to a height of 510 meters takes around seven and a half minutes, with wonderful sea views. We definitely suggest bringing your camera!
Sapanca, Sakarya
The lush green of Sapanca, as well as the famed Sapanca Lake, demand to be seen from above; accordingly, the region’s cable car services are well-known among Türkiye’s cable car lines. The luxurious cabins, which have 360-degree views, can accommodate up to eight passengers. During the 10-minute ascent, you’ll see glimpses of Sapanca Lake and a magnificent green paradise. The Sapanca cable car line has two stations, both of which provide food and beverage facilities as well as souvenir stores. There are also numerous bungalows, cafeterias, and restaurants around the higher station.
